Here are a few ideas to help you start living by the 3Rs rule:
Reduce:
Paper:
- Use printing paper that has been recycled
- Print on both sides instead of using single sheets
- Buy copybooks made from recycled paper
Wrapping:
- Use less wrappings, like tinfoil or plastic bags
- Take lunch to school in a lunch box that can be re-used
- Buy fruit as a treat instead of bars with foil wrapping - its healthier too!
Food:
- Only take the amount of food that you will eat. Remember, the less food wasted, the better it is for the environment.
Battery recycling
The Batteries Directive adheres that by 2012, producers must collect a quarter of all the batteries they put on the market, with that figure rising to 45% by 2016.
Battery recycling
Battery recycling
The Batteries Directive adheres that by 2012, producers must collect a quarter of all the batteries they put on the market, with that figure rising to 45% by 2016.
Reuse:
Paper:
- Use both sides of a sheet of paper before you throw it out
Bottles:
- Bring a drink to school in a reusable bottle instead of a carton. Cartons can only be used once and create more waste.
Batteries:
- Use rechargeable batteries instead of buying new ones
Bags:
- Plastic bags can be used over and over again!
Recycle:
Paper, Plastic & Tins:
- Most homes now have recycling bins for different types of waste. If you don't have these bins at home, you can bring the recycling material to your local recycling centre.
What to put in your compost bin?
For best results coarse materials should be chopped or ground into small pieces before being added to the heap as this will speed decomposition.
What to put in your compost bin?
What to put in your compost bin?
For best results coarse materials should be chopped or ground into small pieces before being added to the heap as this will speed decomposition.
Compost heap:
- Compost heaps really reduce the amount of waste we create! Learn How to Compost.
Clothes:
- Take old clothes to a charity shop, or put them in the clothes bin at the recycling centre